to the monopoly shown by statistics. 282 -our gas monopolies compared with those in Europe, ib-more despotic than those of St. Petersburg, ib.-compared with those of Paris, London, and Scotland, ib.-price of gas at home and abroad, ib.-exorbit- ant prices in New York, ib.-attempts of the gas monopolies to evade the internal revenue law, ib. nonopolies exacting their own terms, ib.-advantage to the stockholders, ib.-no adequate results to the consumer, ib-consequences to the poor,ib.--New York Company-three gas companies in league with each other, ib.--Harlem and Metropoli- tan agents of the Manhattan, 285--origin and foundation of the power exercised, .-con- ditions of the first contract made by the Cor- poration, ib-rights of the city to control the public streets distinctly recognized, ib.— the contract expired by its own limitation, ib.-exc usive ownership of the streets re- verted to the corporation, ib-importance of this recognition, ib.-may be rendered profitable, ib.exercise of these rights rec- ommended, ib-would result in spirited competition, the Street Commissioner, 286.-filthy condition of the city, ib-consid- erate suggestions in his form of "propos- als," ib. comments of the Comptroller thereon, 287-legislation necessary to re- strain the monopolies, 288-modus operandi of a gas president, ib-his literary perfor- mances, 289-specimens, 289-90-inferiori- ty of gas, 291-deleterious effects, ib.- opinions of scientific men, 292. Gariola, La, noticed, 386.
Grahame of Claverhouse and the Covenanters, article on, 259-Mr. Napier's octavos criti- cised, ib. et seq.-Grahame's birth and con- nections, 21-his education, 262- first Bought service under the French king, ib.— afterwards with the Stadtholder, William of Orange, ib.-saved the life of the Prince, .-throws up his commission, ib.-returns to Scotland, 263-is offered a lieutenancy, .-friendship with the Marquis of Montrose, ib.-is commissioned as colonel, ib-first efforts at suppression of the Covenanters, 267 by whom conducted, ib.-military pro- ceedings next entrusted to Claverhouse, ib.- Napier's criticism on his conduct, ib.-ex- tracts from Grahame's correspondence, 268 -justifiei in obeying the orders of his supe- riors, ib.-Wodrow his chief defamer, 264- Redpath's advice to Wodrow, 270-supersti- tions of the times, ib.-Wodrow's testimony never authenticated, ib.-universal execra tion of Claverhouse, ib.-popular condemna- tion sometimes indicative of guilt, ib.—mea. greness of reliable testimony, ib.-reasons for the same, ib.-Claverhouse defeated by the Covenanters, 273-victorious at Bothwell Brigg, b.-his marriage with the daughter of a Covenanter, ib. et seq.- becomes a follower of King James, 275-is made Viscount of Dun- dee, 276-flight of James, ib.-receives over- tures from Prince William, ib. — rejects them, ib-retires to Edinburgh, ib.-thence to the Highlands, 277-finds warm adher- ents, ib-battle of Killicrankie, ib.-death of Claverhouse, 278.
Greeks, Ancient, Oration on, reviewed and criticised, 366, et seq.
Ingelow, Jean, her Studies for Stories, noticed 390.
Insurance Report, reviewed, 203–6.
Insurance reports, reviewed and criticised, 396, et seq.
Leo X, and his Times, article on, 122-the Medici, b.-Cosmo's, wealth and mun- ificence, ib. his death, 123-Lorenzo de
Medici, 123-advancement of Italian litera- ture under his government, ib.-Leo X., 124 -his early education, ib-precocious intel- lect, ib-Politian's eulogium, ib,-his resi- dence at Pisa, ib.-took his seat in the sa cred college, 125-Roderigo Borgia, ib- Francesco Piccolomini, ib -Guiliano della Rovere, ib-elegance, luxury, and refine. ment of Italy during this period, ib-her famous colleges, ib.-proficiency in the Greek and Latin languages. 126-Court of Milan ib.-Leonardo da Vinci, as an artist and a man, ib.-his patrons, i-death, 127-inva- sion of Italy, ib.-Cardinal de Medici, pontiff, 128-assumes the name of Leo X.,ib.—acces- sion hailed with delight, ib.-gorgeous coro- nation, ib.-reconciliation of the Orsini and Colonni, ib.-pacific inclination of Leo X, 129-poetic orations, -illustrious mon- archs of that age. 130-m unificent patronage of scholars, artists, and sculptors, 131-Pe- tro Bembo, ib.-his scholastic aud personal graces, ib-attachment to Lucretia Borgia, ib.-his friends and associates, ib.-1.eo X. his patron, ib.-merits and popularity of his writings, ib.-his death, ib.-Leo X. as pa- tron of the fine arts, ib.-frescoes of Rap a el, 133-of Michael Angelo, ib.-the "Last Judgment," b-personal beauty of Raphael, ib.-his amiability and generosity, - Michael Angelo and Raphael compared, 135 Jacopa Sacholet, 136-the poet Vida, ib.- his poem on the game of chess, 167-his re- ception from Leo X., ib-the "Christiad," and consequent patronage of Clement VII., ib.-the women of the times of Leo X., ið.— Victoria Colonna, ib.-her beauty, talents, and marriage, 138-hor widowhood and death. 139-Veronica Gambara, her talents, virtues, and poetical compositions, ib.- Ariosto, the glory of his age, ib.—the "Or- lando Furioso," ib.-Nicholas Machiavelli, ih-befriended by the Medici, 141-is im- prsoned and tortured, ib.-his death, ib.- Leo's death, 143-eulogiums, ib.
Lives of Familiar Insects, noticed, 202. Lunar Phenomena, article on, 245-apparently fruitless researches, lead to interesting re- sults, bexamples cited, ib-earbest in- stance, ib.-observations recorded by Chal- dean priests, ib.-their results, ib.-dis- coveries in regard to the mean synodic period, ib-how and by whom determined, ib-lunar observations in the ninth century, 246-Halley's discovery, ib.-acceleration of the moon's time of revolution, ib.-fact verified, ib.-interest with which these dis- Coveries were regarded, b-hypotheses proposed ib-investigation undertaken by Laplace, 247-acceleration of the moon's mean motion accounted for, ib.-changes of the earth's orbit anticipated by Leverrier, 248-his theory in regard to the time re- quired for the transmission of gravity, ib.- earliest suggestions for finding longitude at sen, by lunar observations, ib.-by whom made, ib.-lunar observations recommended by Kepler, ib.-difficulties to be overcome, ib.-rewards offered to encourage discover. ies, 249-Tobias Mayer computes the first accurate tables, ib.-his death, bunar tables still defective, ib.-new discussion of the Greenwich observations undertaken by Mr. Airy, ib.-expense to the British gov. ernment, ib.-new inequalities in the lunar motions discovered by Mr. Airy and Hansen, ib-errors in the tables accounted for, id.- phenomena of the moon's disk, ib change of position, ib.-variableness of her illuminat- ing power, ib-maps and charts of the lunar disk, ib.--by whom executed, ib.--depressions
and volcanoes, ib.-mountains named after astronomers, ib.-Dorfel, id-Newton, ib.- striking diss milarity between terrestrial and lunar mountains, 251-the crater Tycho, bits appearance, ib.-peak of Goatfell, 252-lunar solitude and desolation, id.— countless pits, ib.-remarkable system of rays, ib.-different theories in regard to th same, ib.-crater of Copernicus, ib.-of Kep- ler, 253-the "ring mountains," ib.-cra- ters of the moon analogous to those of the earth, ib.-Kilauea, ib.-peak of Teneriffe, b. craters of Barren island, ib.-and the island of Santorini, ib.-peculiar configura- tion of coral islands, ib.-the Pacific a great theatre of volcanic action, 254-primitive appearance of the earth compared to that of the moon, ib.-changes produced by the moon upon the earth's surface, ib.-pheno- mena resulting from her disturbing influen- ces, ib.appearance of the new moon, ib.- visible by secondary reflection, 255-cause of the narrow arc of light, ib.-the moon's ro- tation on her axis, ib.-when completed, 1b-primitive fluidity of all bodies in the solar system, b-how indicated, ib.-at- mosphere of the moon, 256-different theo- ries in regard to its existence, ib.-opin- ion of Sir David Brewster, ib.-of Sir Wil- liam Herschel, ib.-of Mr. Hind, id-of Professor Madler, bits density not ex- ceeding that of the exhausted receiver of an air pump, ib.-cause of the absence of at- mosphere, ib-light of the full moon com. pared with that of the sun, 257-heating power feeble, ib-experiment by De la Hire, b-discovery by M. Melloni, ib.--moonlight sensibly calorific, ib.-most important dis- covery of cur century, ib.-connection be. tween the moon and tides, ib.-suspected by writers of antiquity, ib-explained by Sir Isaac Newton, ib.-beneficial results of these fluctuations, b.-sources of variation in the height of the tidal wave, 258-influences pop- ularly ascribed to the moon, ib.-supposed effect upon the human system, ib.-upon vegetation, id-not substantiated, 259-con- nection with changes in the weather, ib.— not yet substantiated, ib. Machiavelli and his Maxims of Government, article on, 311-books written against him, 312-design of article, ib-sketch of Machi- avelli's life, 312 et seq.-his learning, 314- instructions, ib-historical examples and comparisons, 315-his appointment to the office of Secretary, ib.-statesmanship,316- treatise on the art of war, ib.-its character and influence, ib.-discourses on Livy, 317 -historical works, $18-dramas, 18-most famous work. ib-general character of the Prince, 313-its nefarious maxims, 319, et seq. -the Prince advised to ruin his subjects when his doing so would be likely to save himself, 320, et seq.-Caesar Borgia given as a model, 321-Borgia's acts, 322-Princes advised not to keep inconvenient promises, 325-the Jesuits blamed for the maxims of Machiavelli, 327-his defenders, 328-9- different opinions of maxims, 330-32-a few of the maxims true, 333-5-the majority revolting, ib
Marsh, Rev. John, his Ecclesiastical History, noticed, 200.
Newman, Rev. Dr., his "From Dan to Beer- sheba" reviewed and criticised, 169. Pericles and his Times, article on, 1-intellec- tual superiority of the Greek nation, ib.- her representative men, 2-Pericles, his family and instructors, 3-instructed in regard to eclipses, ib.-his explanation of that phenomenon to the Athenians, ib.-in-
cident of the ram's horns, 4-superstitions of the Greeks, ib-eclipse of the moon, 5- disastrous effects, i-Pericles conceals his learning from the people, ib-his per- sonal appearance, 6-for what distinguished 6-anecdote of Thucydides and Pericles, 7- testimony to the eloquence of Pericles, ib.- to his probity and honor, 8-to his influence over the Athenians, ib.—the authenticity of orations attributed to Pericles questioned, 9-his modesty, 10-compared with other illustrious men, 11-conversation between Alcibiades and Pericles concerning a law, 13-bis pride of country, ib.-his public works, 15-sums expended, il--no taxation, ib.-revenue more than sufficient to meet expenses, ib.-Pericles as a statesman, ib. et seq.-his projects of reforms, 17-trial by jury, ib.-not of Saxon origin, ib.-Athenian juries, ib-transfer of power from the council to the juries, 18-exasperation of the oligarchical party, ib.-Ephialtes assassin- ated, ib.-firmness of Pericles, ib.-jealousy of the Spartans, ib.-ramparts built, ib.- Cimon recalled, ib.-Attica saved by Peri- cles, 19-reproached by his countrymen, ib.-defence, ib. et seq.-luys siege to Sa- mos, 21-his return and reception, ib- war with the Corcyrians, 21-revolt of Potidæa, 23-irritation of the Athenians, ib. -laws passed, ib.-Peloponnesian war, 25- successes of the Atheniaus, ib.-the plague, ib.-ingratitude of the people, ib.-they ro- fuse to re-elect Pericles, ib-his bereave- ments and grief, 26-his illness, ib-the Athenians repent of their ingratitude, ib.- he is re-elected strategos, ib.-his mental vigor proved, 27-8-his domestic relations, 29-character of Aspasia, ib.-Elpinice, 30- his morality compared with that of our pub- lic men, 31.
Petroleum, history, uses, and abuses of, article on, 336-the public warned against being too credulous, ib-different plans of specu- lators, ib.-only safe plan, ib.-historical instances of impositions, 337-8-extensive use of petroleum among the ancients, ib.— different varieties, 338-9-relative valuo, 340-numerous companies and enormous capitals, 341-existence of more than one- twentieth part doubtful, 342-exceptions to general character, b.-California Company, 342-Professor Silliman's views, b-Con. solidated Company, 343-Ironsides, ib.- companies of loudest pretensions and their
officers," 313, et seq.-sketches of modua operandi, ib.--compared to insurance quacks, 348-the latter less disreputable than the former, ib.
Poems, by David Gray, reviewed, 180-3. Poetry, Italian--Ariosto, article on, 207--Arios- to and his critics, ib.-the name to be given to his Orlando Furioso still a subject of dis. pute, ib.-good results arising from discus- sions, id--primary cause of, 208- the Laws" of Aristotle regarded as the test of poetry, ib.-Ariosto's chief poem not in accordance therewith, b.-its incongruity, ib.-its ir regularities regarded as attractions, ib.-its defects, 209-would the Orlando be excluded from the epics if fairly judged by the rules of Aristotle? ib.-the episodes of Homer, ib. -commended by the Stagyrite, ib.-the manner in which other epics have been written, ib.-the supernatural essential to tragedies. b-reasons for considering the Orlando Furioso an epic, 210-Ariosto's ex- cesses compared with those of Homer, ib.- examples cited, 211-reasons why the Furi. oso should be regarded as a heroic romance, b. et seq.-belief in necromancy general at
that reriod, 212-Ariosto compared with Tasso, ib.-disputes of the literati in regard to the comparative merits of these favorite authors. 213--disputes not bloodless, ib.- decision of the celebrated Accademia della Crusca, b.-Tasso acknowledges the supe- riority of Ariosto, ib.--testimony of Tasso's father, 215-16-early poems, 217-success of his Latin satires and odes, ib.-patronage of Cardinal Hippolita, ib.--his reception of the Orlando Furioso, 218-his affection for Arios- to, ib.-Ariosto's house at Ferrara, 219-his arm-chairs, ib.--inkstand, ib.-lawsuit, ib. -its results, 220-personal appearance, 221- appointed director of the Duke's theatre, 222-the reception of his dramas at home and abroad, ib.-gift of the laurel crown, 223-denied by some, ib.--town in which the presentation took place a subject of dispute, ib.-not dependent upon any em- peror for immortality, 224-fond of garden- ing, ib.-testimony of his son Virginio, ib. -first thoughts and expressions of prose writers the best, ib.--poetry requires the pruning-knife, ib.-evidence of Ariosto's careful correction of his works, ib.-im- mense difference between the first and second editions of the Orlando, 225-exact date of Ariosto's birth unknown, ib.-year of his death, ib.—place of burial, ib.-re- spect to his memory, ib.-epitaphs writ. ten by himself and others, 226-the Orlando Furioso the continuation of the Orlando In- namorato of Boierdo, 227-analysis of the latter, ib. et seq.--great fault of the Orlando Furioso, ib.-variety of its themes, ib.--three leading subjects, 234-analysis of the Or- lando Furioso, ib. et seq.-character of Or- lando compared with that of Ajax, 240- Ariosto defended from the charge of plagiar- ism, 241, et. seq
President's Message, article on, 158-criticism not invidious, ib-secession condemned, ib.- to what would the principle of forcible se- paration lead? ib.-considerations due to the South, 160-our armies, 164-5-arbitrary arrests condemned, 166-the loyalty of New York city, 167-terms held out to the South not unreasonable, ib.-the resources of the South inferior to those of the North, 168. Railroad reports, noticed, 405.
Rice, Harvey, his Mount Vernon, reviewed, 387.
Spalding, Martin John, Archbishop, his Pas. toral Letter, reviewed, 394, et seq. Spanish Literature: Lope de Vega, article on, 71-intellectual decay of the Spanish, ib.- of the Italians, ib.-the literature of the six- teenth century contrasted with the present, 73-causes of this decay, ib.-influence of the Roman Catholic religion assigned as the cause, ib.-Catholic Spain compared with other nations, ib.-the most distinguished writers of the golden age Catholics, 74- Luther and other reformers as Catholics, ib.
absurdity of accounting for a natural law by attacking any religious sect, 25-influ ence of the Moors in Spain, ib.-effect of intermarriages between the Moors and Spaniards, 76-decline of Spanish literature after the expulsion of the Moors, ib.- Lope de Vega of Moorish origin, ib.-his precocity, 77-education, ib.-early trav els, ib-enters the army, ib.-is sent to the university of Alcala, ib.-falls in love,
b. and into disgrace, 78-writes the dramatic romance, Dorothea, ib.-his re- ception at Madrid, ib.-writes the Arcadia, ib.-his friendship for the Duke of Alva, 79 -marriage, ib.-due!, 80-separation from his wife, ib.-her death, ib.-the Arcadia reviewed, ib. et seq.-Hermosura de An- gelica reviewed, 85, et seq. his second marriage, 88-family incidents, ib.-daugh ter Marcela, ib.-opinions regarding his domestic felicity, 89-90- La Dragontea, ib.-El Perigrino en su Patria noticed, 91 -El Azero de Madrid noticed, 92-93--EI Principe Perfeto, 94-96-Jerusalem Con- quistada analysed, 96-99-- The Shepherds of Bethlehem noticed, 99- Religious Bal- lads, 100 Lope de Vega becomes an ecclesiastic, ib.--his character as such, ib. -Gatomachia, 101-3-multiplicity of Lope de Vega's works, 103-his relations with other authors, ib-El Nuovo Mundo, 104- El Cuerdo en Casa, 105-6-his extravagance as a writer, 106-péculiarities of the Spanish language, 107-his rank as an author, 108- his death, ib.-burial, ib.
Speaker, the American Union, noticed, 380. Swedenborg and his new Religion, article on,
349-benefits of studying the lives of the great, ib.-general character of Swedenborg, -349 50-sketch of his life,350, et seq.-his writings, 351-skilful manoeuvre, b-ap- pointed assessor, 352-philosophical works, 353-54-illuminations ib.-conversation with spirits, 366-description of heaven, 357-8- interesting incidents, 358-9--conversation with Moses, 361-his manner, 363-vo- luminous character of his works, 34-New Church doctrines, obscurity of Sweden- borg's language, 365 discovered some truth, ib. his virtues more numerous than his weaknesses, ib.
Stevens, Rev. Abel, his History of the Metho- dist Church, reviewed, 378, et seq. St. Winfred's; or, The World of School, re- viewed, 374, et seq.
Swift, Jonathan, works of, noticed, 185. Taney, Chief-Justice, article on, 50-his suc- cessors, ib.-biographical sketch, 52-legal attainments contrasted with those of the leading professional men of his time, attorney-generalship, and other offices, 53- connection with the removal of government deposits to the State banks, 53 character as chief-justice, 54-mental constitution, ib-dignity upon the bench, b-judicial record, 58-resolution of the bar of Baltimore, 51-his opinions in the Dred Scott case, 60 -his views in regard to the constitutional rights of Africans criticised, ib-his politi- cal opinions, 62-his rank as a judicial states- man, ib. et seq.-compared with Marshall, 66-case of Merryman, 68-Taney's friend. ship with Andrew Jackson, 69-his wealth, ib. charities, ib-habits, ib.-his recreation found in the philosophy of the law, 70--his life during term time, ib.--private life and. character, ib.-his friendship,ib --death, 71. Von Moschzisker, Dr. Franz Adolph, his trea- tise on Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases, no- ticed, 404.
Vosburgh, John Henry, his Virginia, and other Poems, reviewed, 390, et seq. Vows, Our, noticed, 392-3.
Willis, Nathaniel P., his poems reviewed and criticised, 188, et seq.
EDWARD I. SEARS, A. M., LL. D.
JUNE AND SEPTEMBER, 1865.
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